Focus on Family has its tax status on its web site and is a 501(c)(3), which means that it cannot engage in any political activity. That would include using or allowing another to use its assets in political activity and their mailing list is an asset of the 501(c)(3). From MoveOn's web site: The MoveOn family of organizations consists of three entities. MoveOn.org, a 501(c)(4) organization, primarily focuses on education and advocacy on important national issues. MoveOn PAC, a federal PAC, primarily helps members elect candidates who reflect our values. And MoveOn.org Voter Fund, a 527 organization, primarily educates voters on the positions, records, views, and qualifications of candidates for public office.

The rules for a 501(c)(4) (MoveOn) allow advocacy while the rules for a 501(c)(3) (Focus on Family) do not. Certainly neither the 501(c)(3) nor its assets can be used by it or Dobson to unseat or threaten candidates for office.

As a previous resident of Colorado I have to say that he should have lost his tax exempt status over 4 years ago with openly pushing for a specific candidate. (guess who)

He's put his hands into the political ring in many ways by choosing to distort the issues multiple times.

Then again, he should have his animals taken from him for beating his dog and admitting to it in his book.

Nobody should take this cult leader seriously anyway.

This is a man who lauded the taking of a sword to a child's toy.

This is a man who has told us to fear Sponge Bob because he.. gasp, holds hands with his friend. (Like kids don't do that without knowing it's not socially acceptable to adults until they hit... gasp.. the first age of reason (Typically 7-8 years old)

This is a man who spoke publicly against Women's Right's...

Focus on the Family has tried to take over Colorado Springs near the Air Force Academy. Many of the military members there have one of two opinions on this nutjob... they either foolishly love him or wisely fear and loath him.

I sent out emails using their action alerts last night that were contrary to what they were asking their members to do. I got a nice email back from Olbermann today regarding the email I sent him telling him I supported him speaking out against them.

I don't know much so perhaps someone could pick through this. I do notice they are in fact a 501(c)3 with gross receipts totaling over $130 mil. nearly all of it is public funding. $45 mil paid to "officers" with $95 mil in net assets.

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